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Shawn Smith

Shawn Smith

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Proven material handling expert with a track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety at Midwest Filtration. Leveraged forklift operation skills and a positive attitude to reduce loading times by 20% and maintain a zero-accident record. Excelled in team collaboration and problem-solving, ensuring optimal inventory management and workplace cleanliness.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Material Handler

Flex Staffing
03.2024 - Current
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.

Fork Lift Operator

Midwest Filtration
04.2019 - 08.2024
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
  • Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
  • Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
  • Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
  • Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
  • Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
  • Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
  • Supported inventory accuracy, assisting in periodic stock counts and audits.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
  • Contributed to warehouse organization by efficiently utilizing storage spaces and aisles.
  • Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Road Runner Trucking
07.2013 - 09.2019
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
  • Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
  • Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
  • Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
  • Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
  • Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
  • Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Streamlined order processing with efficient materials handling and accurate placement of goods using a forklift in designated locations.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Wornick/Baxter Foods North America Branch
06.1995 - 09.2013
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
  • Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
  • Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
  • Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
  • Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
  • Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
  • Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
  • Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Aided in the reduction of overall lead time, promptly transporting materials from receiving dock to designated storage areas using a forklift.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.

Education

High School Diploma - College Prep Courses

Purcell/marian
Cincinnati, OH
06.1985

Skills

  • Material handling
  • Loading and unloading
  • Order picking
  • Positive attitude
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Package handling
  • Warehouse operations
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Materials handling and transport
  • Equipment safety
  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse safety
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Forklift operations
  • Warehouse organization
  • Material identification
  • Pick ticket orders
  • Inventory management
  • Materials management
  • Equipment operation
  • Shipping documentation
  • Hand trucks and dollies
  • Pulling and staging
  • Paperwork completion
  • Load verification
  • OSHA compliance
  • Cycle counts
  • Logistics
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Material audits
  • Stock rotation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Manual handling
  • Material stacking
  • Barcode scanning
  • Bill of lading
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Willing to learn
  • Order picking and processing
  • Materials sorting
  • Decision-making
  • Lifting and sorting
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Wrapping and boxing
  • Labeling and boxing
  • Materials handling safety training

Certification

I have a up to date fork lift operator license I'm also operate a clamp truck a scissor lift a cherry lift and a motorized pallet truck

Timeline

Material Handler

Flex Staffing
03.2024 - Current

Fork Lift Operator

Midwest Filtration
04.2019 - 08.2024

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Road Runner Trucking
07.2013 - 09.2019

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Wornick/Baxter Foods North America Branch
06.1995 - 09.2013

High School Diploma - College Prep Courses

Purcell/marian

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